Project Overview
Embark on an unforgettable medical learning journey with your university cohort, medical society, or student group in Sri Lanka. Gain exposure across multiple specialties while experiencing healthcare delivery in a developing nation. Medicine is a team sport. Learn it together. Grow together. Make a difference together.
Full Group Programme Guide
Complete details on curriculum, faculty integration, schedules, and custom pricing.
Why Choose a Group Programme?
Location Options
Choose the hospital environment that best fits your group's learning objectives.
Wattala / Ragama
Based at Ragama Teaching Hospital, offering high patient volumes and tertiary care exposure near Colombo.
Galle / Karapitiya
Based at Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, providing a regional, rural, and coastal healthcare perspective.
Combined Programme
Experience both urban tertiary care and regional hospital delivery over 3 to 4 weeks.
Clinical Specialties
Join ward rounds and high-volume specialist clinics. Gain extensive exposure to tropical diseases like Dengue, Leptospirosis, and Typhoid, alongside managing rising NCDs.
A Typical Week
Hospital hours usually run from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, followed by structured evening debriefs.
Arrive at hospital placement (ward rounds, clinics, theatres)
Lunch break
Afternoon hospital placement
Placement ends — return to accommodation
Facilitated Group Debrief (discuss cases, process experiences)
Dinner & free time
Accommodation & Meals
Group House
Exclusive shared housing for your cohort to live, debrief, and bond together.
Meals
3 meals daily — authentic Sri Lankan dishes and Western options. Dietary needs accommodated.
Faculty Space
Private rooms and dedicated spaces available for accompanying faculty supervisors.
Location
Secure accommodations located near the teaching hospitals with easy access to transport.
Weekend Exploration
Weekends are completely free for group excursions. Sri Lanka is highly affordable and easy to navigate.
Colombo / Negombo
From WattalaExplore vibrant markets, temples, colonial architecture, and beautiful fishing villages.
Galle Fort & Mirissa
From GalleUNESCO colonial fort, pristine beaches, and world-class whale watching.
Yala National Park
NationwideSri Lanka's premier wildlife safari — leopards, elephants, and incredible birdlife.
Ella & Hill Country
NationwideStunning tea plantations, scenic train rides, and refreshing hiking trails.
Who Should Apply?
Perfect For
- Medical student cohorts fulfilling elective requirements
- University medical societies planning educational trips
- Nursing or allied health student groups
- Graduate entry cohorts on intercalation breaks
- Groups of 6–25 students led by faculty supervisors
Not Suitable For
- Pre-university students without healthcare education
- Groups seeking clinical employment/practicing without supervision
- Individuals wanting a primarily tourist experience
Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Airport transfers for all group members
- Shared group accommodation (exclusive volunteer house)
- Three daily meals for all participants
- All hospital placements & daily transport
- Daily facilitated group debrief sessions & weekly lectures
- Faculty supervisor integration & academic documentation
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa / ETA fees (approx. £40 online)
- Travel & medical insurance (MANDATORY)
- Weekend excursions & personal expenses
- Vaccinations
Health & Safety
24/7 Support
Dedicated local coordinator available around the clock for all group members.
Infection Control
Full briefing on arrival covering universal precautions and hospital safety.
Health Prep
Hepatitis B series ESSENTIAL. Consult a travel clinic 6-8 weeks before departure.
Emotional Wellbeing
Daily group debriefs provide structured emotional support for difficult experiences.